welshdancer

Hi there, I am also a parent of a young dancer. I think it's great that there is a provision in the South West (I had no idea). For the past four years we have travelled to associates programmes further afield, as I've struggled to find anything locally. I know quite a few other parents who travel to places as far as Devon, London, and Birmingham. I have had a good nose around your website, and I do agree with other posters. I don't think it is as 'polished' or professional as many other companies who run associates programmes, good examples of websites from schools who run associates programmes are places like; Ballet Boost, CBA, etc. I've also visited your facebook page, and again I think this could be a little more polished. I did notice that your website and facebook page differ in information. I'm not sure when your website was last updated, but have noticed you are running a summer school and even have guest teachers which is brilliant, however this is not on your website which is a shame as you could potentially reach a larger audience. Also there is really no information about the associates programme that you run, I would like to see the following on a website; what your programme has to offer? why people should let their children audition to your programme? how to audition? when auditions will be held? who will the teachers be, and what experience do you/they have? how many spaces there are for associates? are there junior, mid, senior associates programmes? what uniform do you have? I always thing a uniform is an indication that things are taken seriously, and of professionalism. If the programme is already running what are your associates doing/what have they been doing? How can you help to improve a dancers ability/skill/confidence? I think If people are paying for a service for their child, they want to know what they are getting for their money, and why you are the best option? I hope this helps.

My daughter attended last year. As above I think the programme was ok, it is only for 2 hours each session which I think is a little short, given the cost of the programme, and that fees are paid for upfront. My daughter has decided that she would rather attend a different programme in the future.